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  • 5/5 Alice Z. 1 year ago on Google
    To be honest, I‘ve been ordered this restaurant from Grab several times but just feel so-so. Well, this is the first time I’ve been here dining, I have a great experience! Love the design and vibe here, all the food are much more tasty than grab takeout order. Besides, you can have more choices in the menu, and their drinks are must-try! Will come back again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agnieszka G. 6 months ago on Google
    I love absolutely everything about the place! Starting from the service- Kerwin the waiter was very professional giving me detailed information about the dishes, not mentioning he was kind and helpful. I ate ceviche with tuna fish and white wine and ordered mango desert to take away. This is my favourite place so far found in Makati and I have been searching for a month;) The vibe is very relaxing, jazzy, nice idea for a date too! Recommend 200% I am gonna be a frequent guest here🩷 Thank you for making me happy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reyna 1 year ago on Google
    One of our favorite restaurants in Makati. The ceviche is the best outside Peru according to my partner who's been there. I've tried Ceviche in other countries and Nikkei is so much better. The one with the white fish/ classic was the best. The rolls, nigiri and sashimi were fresh. We liked the first time we tried their grilled gyu sticks, it was fatty and melts in your mouth. However, we didn't find the same quality on our next visits. I just wish they can consistently provide the same meat quality. Nonetheless, a 5 star for their other Japanese Peruvian dishes
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  • 5/5 Katherine D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a dinner at Nikeii Rada, ambiance is good though the acoustics have to be improved (for us not to hear other guests stories 😁). I love the Japanese Tofu Steak and their service is great 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luis L. 1 year ago on Google
    Japanese food with a Peruvian touch. having visited the high street in BGC branch, this one holds the same standards but feels more casual. I ordered the nikkei ceviche to start. I tried one of their day specials, the seared tuna with huancaína risotto. Very good full meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Barry C. 2 years ago on Google
    A creative Japanese restaurant here with chill vibes and is nice to have a drink. It’s open regularly now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marissa M. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven’t been to Nikkei in some time so I am happy to report it still has great service and amazing food. We had the chipirones, ebi furai and the seared tuna with sea urchin risotto and it was so yummy! I felt maybe that there was a tad more briney/ salt flavor than when I previously dined but it did not distract from the umami deliciousness of the food. I do feel that the table are too close together but they probably need to maximize the space.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Larraine “Santos” C. 5 years ago on Google
    I came here in the afternoon for a quick coffee and snacks. Tried their brewed coffee and fried donuts made of pumpkin! The coffee and donuts combination are quite good. Servings are good for two people
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriel 9 months ago on Google
    Always passed by this place, finally got to eat here for dinner. When you first enter the door the atmosphere of the place makes you feel comfortable, even more so during dinner time when the ambient lighting of the place settled you on to enjoy food on the menu. Chirasi Bara, for those who doesnt want to spend on the sashimi sets, could be considered a sampler but smaller pieces. The sashimi were fresh, the rice flavorful and seasoned well, and the miso soup was so delicious. Uni Nigiri, refreshing and flavorful, the sushi rice compliments the uni. Iberico Pork Ribs, this dish simply outshined the others we ordered. The ribs were so tender and the grilled corn and okra perfectly paired well as sides, although would really recommend ordering rice with this as it paired so well. Maguro Avocado, this was average yet really refreshing as it is served cold. Personally Didn't like the Poke sauce as it had too much sesame oil and tasted way too umami/salty. Without the sauce the dish is okay. Wasabi Ice Cream, tried this because of the unusual combination wasabi and ice cream. It was perfect as it was creamy and the taste of wasabi is there while not being overpowering that will leave your mouth burning. 5/5 Will definitely come back to this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Izzy M. 11 months ago on Google
    The charsiu on the bun and tataki roll are both really dry. The breading to squid ratio for chipirones fritos is 80-20%. The Japanese oyster bowl is okay nothing special about it, the miso that came with it was fab👌 the spicy tuna roll was the fave out of the bunch that we ordered. Still keen on trying other stuff so I might come back again.

  • 5/5 Canadian Traveller (. 5 months ago on Google
    Excellent food, classy atmosphere, gracious staff. Best Japanese food we have eaten in Philippines yet. Great job. Restaurant closes at 9pm and the bathrooms are located in the condo complex entry way about 20 ft from the restaurant. We ordered the Nigiri platter 6 pce,

  • 5/5 Nina A. 1 year ago on Google
    Service was prompt during our lunch. Our favorites from our order were the squid, the agedashi tofu and the tres leches. A few might find the ceviche too sour but I liked it.

  • 5/5 Juni P. 10 months ago on Google
    A bit pricey, but meals were so good and ambience was really intimate and cozy. Sashimi was well prepared and the Mango dessert (see picture) was light and not too sweet, which was nice. Cocktails are worth ordering too.

  • 5/5 Denys K. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was great, especially the Sashimi. The waitress has been very attentive. Great service!

  • 5/5 Patrick Andrew T. 7 months ago on Google
    We ordered the Salmon Shake Bento (what I usually or my friends order even at Nikkei BGC), and Pesca Frito - a new item in their menu, Fried Alaskan Pollock Fillet - the combination with the vegetables, Japanese rice, and the tangy sauce is really good. We sat at the bar - a good spot to observe activity. Place is quite small, and we went there on a Friday lunch - It is filled with "Office" people on lunch out or lunch meetings (I just observed because of their attire) - and the spot is accessible if you work nearby - it just gets a bit loud with all the ongoing conversations. Staff are attentive and friendly.

  • 3/5 R H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nilkei Rada has great food, and used to have impeccable service (back in 2019-2020), but my experience today was not good. My rice bowls (Pollo Saltado and Unagi) took all of 45 minutes to be served. The staffers (Manager, Supervisor and Server) also didn't care to apologize for this massive delay, only saying that orders came all at the same time. I recommend this place if you're not in a hurry. Avoid at lunchtime.

  • 5/5 Mike W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really excellent food. Enjoyed the traditional and the fusion. Was pleasantly surprised by the Uni Risotto and the Causa Platter which delighted with potato instead of rice. The Sake Sangria was light and floral, not a gimmick.

  • 5/5 abby o. 5 months ago on Google
    We had a delightful experience at this Japanese Peruvian gem in the heart of the Makati City business district. The chipirones and ceviche roll made for fantastic appetizers, and the nama bowls for mains were a flavorful highlight. The fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine truly shone through in each dish, making it a must-try for any food enthusiast in the area. They had interesting looking cocktails too. Must try this next time :)

  • 5/5 Aidan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was delicious. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Service was amazing. No complaints.

  • 5/5 Lee M. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was great! The food was awesome! It’s around 1500 for one person to get full .But worth every penny~ definitely will visit again!

  • 4/5 Ray V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very chill and intimate dining spot. Grabbed a quick Bento Box lunch and I'll be back for the rest of the menu!

  • 3/5 Jon H. 2 years ago on Google
    3.5 stars. Had a few items here. Not bad or good. Pretty average japanese restaurant. Good ambience though.

  • 4/5 Carlo B. 1 year ago on Google
    Still one of the best restos in Makati if you are craving for Japanese fusion. Their chirashi is still the best, tried their soft shell crab roll and it's good too. But the kakiage bun was awesome!! And we'd be back for that, tempura battered veggie with egg inside a soft and fluffy siopao bun! Yum! Their staff and servers are very attentive too, plus points for that!

  • 5/5 Anne F. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my go-to places in Makati -- it's so easy to decide to keep on coming back because of the good food and excellent service. Default order will always be unagi don and salmon sashimi. I love how the unagi is boneless so it's not a hassle to eat while the sashimi is always fresh. Sad though that they discontinued Japanese oyster donburi so immortalizing its photo here.

  • 4/5 Patrick C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service. Had their pork cheeks, it was good and tender. Great ambience.

  • 5/5 Dominic LA St n. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of food and drink for the quality of food the price is just right. The service and atmosphere are above standard. Can't wait to return to try the rest of the menu.

  • 5/5 Neil A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food! Especially liked the Unagi asparagus sushi rolls. Gotta try!

  • 5/5 Sophie T. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb experience!!! Super delicious food, great service and really reasonable price. For a dinner better to book a table in advance.

  • 5/5 Isabelle S. 2 years ago on Google
    My go to Japanese-Peruvian Fusion Spot!

  • 4/5 Christopher Ram C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the place. Great sushi and maki. Except for the risoto.

  • 4/5 Leonard L. 4 years ago on Google
    The coconut hot green tea really WOW and it could be refilled, just keep enjoy over there for quite a long time if you wish. Grill salmon and also their pao (Japanese bun) taste not bad. Will be there again to try the other dishes. *Their potato chips could refill twice for free but the third time will charge.


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup

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